SQ sugar molecule is abundant in natural products, and is very unusual, since it is the only kind of sugar which contains sulfur. Sulfur is essential for building proteins - an essential component of all living organisms. But until now it was not known how to utilize this sugar can intestinal bacteria. New research has shown that every time we eat green leafy vegetables, we consume a significant amount of SQ sugar, which is used as an energy source beneficial intestinal bacteria. This finding may be useful for the development of methods to stimulate the growth of healthy microflora in the gut.

Experts believe that the use of SQ sugar molecules contained in the green, will be an important factor in maintaining the intestinal microflora and good health of the digestive system. Opening of scientists also contains important ideas that may one day be used to develop an entirely new class of antibiotics, experts say.